Category: Reflections

In long-range planning for a trip, I think there is a private conviction that it won’t happen. As the day approached, my warm bed and comfortable house grew increasingly …

I don’t do resolutions, but I like to give a “theme” to my year. Oftentimes, it’s something I can only really nail down in retrospect: 2012 was the year …

What’s that? Everyone else published their year-in-review posts a month ago? Too bad – I’m publishing mine now. It’s been a while since my last one, so I’ve got two …

There’s been a lot of buzz about the horrendously unflattering article published in the New York Times about Salvador. Is it really is as violent as the article makes …

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net “Centuries-old churches, crystalline turquoise waters, rich historical and religious traditions, vibrant culture, delicious and colorful cuisine, joyful popular festivals, and warm and affectionate people.” This is pretty …

Christian has gone out to a samba in the neighborhood, and I chose not to join him. To be honest, it’s been hard for me to drum up energy to …

Image source I am a natural resolution-maker. My inclination is to make not only resolutions, but also quarterly targets and monthly progress checks and SMART goals (see picture). The problem …

Inspired by Danielle’s 2011 reading list, here are 10 books I’ve really enjoyed this year: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss A heartbreakingly beautiful book about an old …

Image source I didn’t: Spend time with my family (a hemisphere away) or my husband’s family (6 hours away) Attend a holiday party Have a big special dinner Eat …

These are a few of the things that have helped me stay sane during my fading love for Brazil as described in my last post. They’re little things (and …